Professor Vidya Dehejia Awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India

Vidya Dehejia, Barbara Stoler Miller Professor of Indian and South Asian Art, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India.

The Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri are given to those who have carried out exceptional work in various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service. The Padma Bhushan is awarded for distinguished service of high order.

The awards will be distributed by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the Head of the State, in March-April.